JSmith

SHH! Thats supposed to be a SECRET transaction! Great... now everyones going to want payment.

Was the guys supposed to be bold? Because Im pretty sure a few people on here could testify for me there

I agree completely with you on what you said. Except the bold part. I'd much rather be a blind rabbit than a mole. A lot more fun that way While I'd like to agree with half the people that said looks aren't important at all, I disagree. When you're walking down the street, tell me you don't notice a good looking guy and think, "Damn... what I'd give to get that and bed and _____" (fill in the blank yourself). Now this may seem really shallow of me, but I do agree with everyone that said personality is a bigger feature. No matter how attractive you are, if you're an ass, I'll completely overlook you. Either that or be an ass right back, which is most likely what would happen before I ignore you. For me, I've been with guys that range from pretty good looking to maybe not so good looking. Up until now none of those have lasted for one reason or another, but my current boyfriend is in the above-average range. I'm much more interested in being with him for who he is than being with him because he looks good. Contrary to popular belief, I am not a slut! In all honesty, I'd much rather curl up and watch a movie than have sex every day. So while I do appreciate looks and think it does play a big part in a relationship, it really isn't the number one thing I look for. Anyway it's been a long day so I'm going to end it here! Joe

Just nod your head and smile, eh?

Congrats! Looks like it's a good month for meeting boys!

I wouldn't even spray it out... I'd let the rain do it for me lol. And speaking of rain... look outside asshole! Or is law's face stuck to yours too much to notice?

Note to self: remember to sign off Jeffs computer. EDIT: And for the record, that's not going to happen... A) we don't have time and I have the house to myself so why waste it

Joe is a bitch...I have power now asshole and if everyone needs to know what I am doing tonight I guess I should let everyone in on Joeys plans are. Joey is going to miss his BF's birthday next week... so he is going to pick him up and give him his "present" most likely on a lonely dirt road in the back of his truck. (It would not be the first time) Night Everyone Jeff, Law

Law is at Jeffs house right now (which I just left) and he doesn't have any power which means no A/C so its hot as hell in there. I didn't even get all the way out the door before Lawrence started taking his clothes off

I'll be happy to explain for them! God knows I've seen it enough....

Work thinks I'm going to a wedding next week in Missouri so I could have 4 days off without being harassed about it

Alright well I wouldn't say life is perfect right now, but it's gotten a hell of a lot better the past week or so despite my near-death experience on Saturday night. I'll start with me nearly killing myself. It's rained here on and off for the past week or so. Well I was driving up to Grapevine for a party with some friends and it hadn't rained in a while. The roads were dry... or so they appeared. Now if you ask anyone that knows me, they'll tell you flat out that I'm a speeder. I don't drive the speed limit unless absolutely necessary. I think it's stupid. Anyway... it was one of the rare occasions when I actually was going the speed limit because I was getting off the highway. It wasn't a sharp turn and I was actually going straight when I hit a puddle or something and lost complete control of my truck. The back end swung out and I tried to correct it, but just lost control even more. Being in an SUV/Truck thing, I thought I was going to flip and plow straight into the bridge about 100 yards ahead of me. But instead, I did a few 360s in the middle of the road before I slid off about 20 feet into the weeds and mud. Like I said, its been raining a lot lately and I have a truck thats rear-wheel drive with no weight in the back and no 4 wheel drive. My car doesn't like mud. I got stuck in the mud for about 15 minutes trying to rock myself out. I finally did so and my truck looked, and felt, like it had been to hell and back. I was close enough to meeting my friends that it wasn't too bad. But now, every time I go 65 or faster, my steering wheel will vibrate. I need to take it in tomorrow, or today now, and get it looked at I think before my roadtrip. But I lived and my truck is still in one piece more or less so it's all good. Hmm what else... my social life has picked up a lot. I'm almost never home actually. If I'm not with one group of friends, I'm with another. It's been good though. Jeff moving to Dallas has been a blast. It's fun to have someone to hang out with where you can actually be yourself and point out a cute guy and not have to worry about the other persons reaction. Plus, he cooks. And before anyone even thinks about it or mentions it... we're both already taken. It's a pure friendship thing. Work has been somewhat better. Less dumbasses and more people listen to me now when I ask them to do something. Tomorrow should be rather interesting. I work with some fun people and have plans to do stuff after. And I'll end my blog there because I need to go spread caladryl all over my arms because these apparently I have a big blinking buffet sign on me to these stupid mosquitos. Just a tip: never leave your window open when you live next to a forest. I've killed at least 7 of the stupid things and who knows how many others already bit me. Joe (Who is happy now and can't wait for tomorrow night)

For me, I'll use labels when others ask, but in my mind I don't usually fit into the categories. If someone says, "Hey, are you gay?" I'll say yes. It simplifies things and they get the idea that yes, I like guys. But most of the people I'm out to have wanted to expand the conversation and go deeper. They'll ask all sorts of questions about who I'm interested in and what 'types' of people I like. This is usually where I point out and define myself for who I really am. Yes, I used the gay label to begin with to make it simple, but in my mind, I'm really not. I hate it when people ask me "well what type of guys are you interested in?" Hell if I knew exactly what I was looking for in the perfect relationship, then it would make life a lot easier if I only had to search for that one type. But it doesn't work like that. I've dated all sorts of people. Girls, guys, tall, short, thin, not-so-thin, different hair/eye color, completely different personalities, and the list goes on. I'm attracted to the person, not the labels they or society puts on them. While I agree with most of the people saying that labels make people stereotype, but that's a part of life. You'll stereotype someone the moment you meet them. It's instinct and hard to overcome. I'll be the first one to admit doing this, but it doesn't bother me. Based on my first impression of you, I'll make a snap judgement until you prove me wrong. But I know other people do the same thing to me. They see a young gay guy and they think, "He's nothing but an immature promiscuous little boy that does all sorts of sinful things." And while part of that may be true, it doesn't bother me because what the hell does it matter what they think? Until they get to know me for who I am, then their opinion doesn't matter to me. I think this is the longest post I've ever made in The Lounge so I'll stop now. Good topic though Joe

So if my mom and I ever sit down and talk about this, I can point this out and say, "Hey, it's your fault for having my brother before me!" Though I don't expect her to ever actually talk to me about it. Anyway, I watched it and thought it was very interesting.

I thought this was an interesting article... http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007230399,00.html

Plus Chilis usually has some nice looking waiters. At least in my area... and I swear at least half of them are gay. And if they arent, they are in my mind

I am innocent until proven guilty.... And even then I will steal your evidence and pretend it never happened

Prove it!

Here's our dog Michelin (Mitch for short) This is our Golden Retriever that my parents had to put to sleep today I can't find a picture of the last one but will edit this when I do. Joe

Life's a bitch right now. Seriously... my job sucks, I'm pretty much broke, school is a pain with finals coming up and all these damn projects due, I feel really alone because I cant seem to keep anyone interested in me, and to put the cherry on top, my parents had to put our Golden Retriever down today. 14 years. I've known that dog basically my entire life, and I didn't even get to say goodbye. I don't think I've cried this much since... well, ever. I'd write more, but I have to be up for a presentation in a few hours and Im not really feeling up to it. So goodnight Joe (Who feels like a freaking rainbow of emotions... it sucks!)

Bill is actually working on a story called "The Castaway Hotel - Grand Reopening". Its a rewrite of "The Castaway Hotel" but he adds to the original to make it even better. http://bwsryc.gayauthors.org/index.html Joe

Heh well I guess I should have mentioned that Bruce is already out of the picture. We stopped talking to each other pretty much unless we see each other at school. Even then its only a "hey whats up" and then keep walking.

I posted this on MySpace a while back but I'll fill it out again TEN EMOTIONS. 1. are you missing someone right now?: mmm yes 2. are you happy? For the most part 3. are you talking to anyone right now?: Nope, I just woke up 4. are you bored?: Right now, no 5. are you German?: If you looked at my last name there would be no doubt that I'm German 6 are you Irish?: Just a little 7. are you French?: No 8. are you Italian?: No 9. are your parents still married?: Yes though they had almost gotten a divorce several times 10. do you like someone right now?: I'm assuming this means like like, so yes I do very much... TEN FAVORITES. 1. store: I tend not to shop... 2. flowers: I have no idea 3. color: If you consider black a color, then black. Otherwise I'll go with a dark navy blue 4. sport: Football all the way 5. mall: Am I supposed to put my favorite mall or what? Because why not just give out my address instead for all the stalkers 6. movie: Signs! 8. season: It depends where I am so either Winter or Fall 9. animal: I'm a dog person 10. state: Anywhere but Texas TEN FACTS. 1. hometown: Born in Milwaukee, WI, moved to Dallas, TX, then to Kansas City, MO, and back to Dallas, TX. I've lived most of my life in Dallas so I'll use that. 2. hair color: Dark brown 3. Birthday: It's in July 4. hair style: I'll quote Kevin: "I recently cut it somewhat short, and have been gel-ing/spiking up the top/front. Blah, it's the standard gay boy haircut" 5. eye color: Brown 6. best friend: I'm going to have to say my fag-hag Jane 7. mood: Right now I'm still tired 8. skin color: White with a little tan 9. available: Ask me again in 2 weeks... 10. left/right-handed: Righty TEN THINGS ABOUT YOUR LOVE LIFE. 1. have you ever been in love?: IN love, no 2. do you believe in love: Yes 3. why did your last relationship fail: Because he was an overcontrolling psycho? 4. have you ever been heartbroken: Yep! 5. have you ever broken someone's heart?: Probably, but I try not to do it on purpose 6. have you ever fallen for one of your best friends: Nope 7. have you ever liked someone but never told them: Of course! It's what I'm known for 8. are you afraid of commitment: Not really 9. has someone ever kissed your hand: last Friday actually 10. have you ever had a secret admirer: If I knew then they wouldn't be very secret now would they TEN THINGS: THIS OR THAT. 1. love or trust: Depends on the person! 2. hard liquor or beer: I'll say hard liquor unless I'm playing Beer Pong 3. night or day: Night all the way... the day sucks 4. one night stands or relationships: Relationships 5. television or internet: Internet of course! 6. pepsi or coke?: I'm not picky 7. wild night out or romantic night in: How about a wild night out that leads to a romantic night in? 8. chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate 9. phone or in person: In person 10. Love or Lust: Wasn't this question #1? TEN HAVE Y0U EVER 1. have you ever been caught sneaking out?: Yeah but I still went out 2. have you ever skinny dipped: Yes! So much fun! 3. have you ever done something you regret: A few times 4. have you ever sky dived: No but its one of my goals in life. 5. have you ever been on a house boat: Yes 6. have you ever finished an entire jaw breaker: Those normal sized ones yeah, but not those like 2 pound ones or whatever. 7. have you ever liked someone so badly it hurt?: Yes 9. have you ever danced in the rain?: Yes 10. have you ever had a hang over?: Who, me? WHO 1. Who was the last person you laughed with? My sister 2. Who can cheer you up instantly?: A lot of people can 3. Who do you think will make you smile tomorrow: Well I know who I want to make me smile, but I dont know if that'll happen 4. Who is making the world a more terrible place to live in: Stupid people 5. Who dominates the family: My family doesn't talk all that much 6. Who is like a brother/sister to you: Jane 7. Who is the youngest person you know: I'm not sure... 8. Who makes the best dinner: My mom 9. Who needs to chill: One of my managers who I hate WHAT 1. What do you hope will happen next week: I hope I get to hang out with a certain someone again 2. What would you name a newborn puppy: Firestone (Long story...) 3. What relaxes you: Driving fast with the windows down and the radio all the way up 4. What is the most difficult decision you had to make: I'm starting to come out to a lot more people so probably that. 6. What's your style: Me 7. What is your number one priority: Getting through life 8. What is the worst movie you've ever seen: Too many to choose from. 9. What do you want for Christmas: A relationship? WHEN 1. When is it a good time to be truthful: When they least expect it 2. When was your last break-up: With a longer relationship it was back in November 3. When do you take time for yourself: Not enough to be honest 4. When is the next time you'll see your best friend: Within the next few nights 5. When will world hunger end: When the world doesn't exist anymore 6. When was your last bad hair day: Today 7. When do you usually take a shower: Before I go to bed 8. When are you going to go on your next date: Hopefully soon, but that doesn't look so promising anymore 9. When will emo kids grow up: Huh? 10. When did you first learn about sex: A LONG time ago. I'll leave it at that WHY 1. Why do you feel the way you do right now: Because I always think about the bad things going on in my life instead of the good 2.Why are teenagers becoming more apathetic: Because we're better than you 3. Why did you say the meanest thing you've ever said: She ate my cookie so I called her a fatass and meant it.... 4. Why can't perfection exist: Then theres nothing to strive for in life 5. Why is gay marriage illegal: Because our government is lead by dumbasses 6. Why, in your opinion, are some countries more privileged than others: I'd say leadership 7. Why is your father the way he is: If you find out let me know 8. Why do bad things feel so good: Because if they were good things, then everyone would be doing it. 9. Why would you hurt someone, if you ever did: I don't physically hurt people, and I don't emotionally hurt people unless they really do deserve it 10. Why did you go online today: Because my Internet-Anonymous Group has failed me SPILL YOUR GUTS Q. First thing you did this morning?: Push my damn dog off my head Q. The last thing you ate?: A Twix! Q. What's something you look forward to most in the next 6 weeks?: Hopefully finding a relationship, but finishing the school year is a nice plus Q. What's annoying you right now?: Nothing really. I guess the way time just keeps on moving when it would be nice if it stopped for a bit. Q. What's the last movie you saw?:Im always annoyed Q. Do you believe in long distance relationships?: I think they can last for a short time, but if its too long I think one or both people will eventually move on Q Where is the last place you went?: Albertsons last night Q: Who is the last person you called?: Katie Q: Been cheated on?: Not that I know of Q: Do you think that someone is thinking about you right now?: If they are I hope its good thoughts Q: Do you wish on stars?: yeah Q: Did it work?: No, but I still do it anyway Q: Do you untie your shoes every time you take them off?: Not unless the shoelaces come untied on their own Q: When did you last cry?: Its been a while Q: Do you like your handwriting?: Nope Q: Are you a friendly person?: Unless you force me to be unfriendly Q: Are you keeping a secret from the world?: Im not totally out so I guess Q: Who's bed did you sleep in last night?: Sadly mine Q: What color shirt are you wearing?: I'm not... (I just woke up leave me alone!) Q: Do you have any pets?: My puppy Mitch Q: What is the color of your bedsheets?: Black Q: What were you doing at 9 last night?: I usually don't keep track of the time... Q: Last person you talked to: The little man inside my head Q: When is the last time you saw your dad?: Actually that was 2 days ago. I hadnt talked to him for months before that, but he was in town. As an 'I'm happy to see you' gift I got his 2007 Eclipse in an accident Q: Look to your left: A wall... Q: Ever cried yourself to sleep?: Yep Q: Ever cried on your friends shoulder?: Yep Q: Song that makes you cry?: I don't listen to songs that make me cry Q: Are you a normally happy person?: Not really 1. Smoked a cigarette: *sigh* when I was drinking, but I blame Jeff for that 2. Smoked a cigar: Nope 3. Drank so much you threw up: Once again, that was Jeffs fault. I hadnt done it until San Antonio 4. Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back: Of course 5. Been arrested: No 6. Gone on a blind date: No but I've always wanted to 7. Skipped school: Haha who hasnt 8. Seen someone die: No 9. Been to Canada: Yep 10. Been to Mexico: Nope 11. Been on a plane: Many many times 12. Been lost: Heh all the time 13. Been on the opposite side of the country: Yep 14. Swam in the ocean: When I was like 6 15. Felt like dying: At a certain point in my life, yes 17. Played cops and robbers: Yes, of course 18. Recently colored with crayons: Nope 19. Sang karaoke: Not on a stage no 20. Paid for a meal with only coins: Haha yeah but that was just to piss the person off because I knew them 21. Done something you told yourself you wouldn't: I have a bad habbit of doing that 22. Made prank phone calls: Yep 23. Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose: Yes 24. Caught a snowflake on your tongue: I love doing that! 26. Written a letter to Santa Clause: Yes 27. Been kissed under the mistletoe: No, but someday I will damn it! 29. Blown bubbles: Yes 30. Made a bonfire on the beach: Not on the beach, no 31. Crashed a party: No Im usually invited 32. Gone roller-skating: Yep Personal questions to know you better: 1. Nicknames? Joe, Joey, Joseph, and plenty of others that I'd rather not say 2. Mother's name? Pam 3. What is your favorite drink? Define 'Drink' 4. Tattoos? Nope 5. Body piercing? None 6. How much do you love your job? I despise it with a passion! 7. Birthplace: Wisconsin 8. Favorite vacation spot? Anywhere but here. 9. Ever been to Africa? Nope 10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? Haha yeah 11. Ever been on TV? Not that I know of, and I hope to keep it that way 12. Ever stole any traffic signs? Haha yeah quite a few actually 13. Ever been in a car accident? 2 Days ago actually! But we didn't call the cops or report it so legally no. 14. Was it your fault? No, I was stopped at a red light and he ran into me 15. 2 doors or 4? 4 Because I'm usually the one that drives with my friends 16. Favorite salad dressing? Ranch 17. Favorite pie? I consider Cheesecake a pie because it doesnt have frosting. So cheesecake 18. Favorite number? Seven 20. Favorite holiday? Forth of July 21. Favorite dessert? Cheesecake once again 22. Favorite food? I don't really have one 23. Favorite day of the week? Friday or Saturday 24. Favorite brand of body soap? I use Axe 25. Favorite TV show? Greys Anatomy all the way!!!!!!!!!!! 26. Favorite Toothpaste? Whatever I grab off the shelf 27. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 10 years from now I won't be living in Texas hopefully... and if I am, it wont be anywhere near family. 28. What do you do when you are bored? Whatever there is to do at the time... like fill out these stupid quizes ************************** And that's more than enough information to supply a stalker for a while so I'm going to go find something to do before work Joe (Who really has to pee after holding it in while filling that out!)

Oh come on guys... we won't judge you! We just want to be able to put a face to a name. This isn't a 'Hot or Not' contest otherwise I wouldn't have entered. Joe (P.S. I still think viv is the hottest one on here so far...)

Ah hell... why not. This is a few months old, but I'm camera shy so I don't have any recent ones.